IBC Chapter Ten - Means of Egress
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1009.11.5 Handrail extensions
Code Excerpt:
1009.11.5 Handrail extensions.
Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight. Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally at least 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser.
Exceptions:
1. Handrails within a dwelling unit is not required to be accessible need extend only from the top riser to the bottom riser.
2. Aisle handrails in group A occupancies in accordance with section 1024.13.
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